An introduction to modern astronomy's most important questions. The four sections of the course are Planets and Life in The Universe; The Life of Stars; Galaxies and Their Environments; The History of The Universe.
Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy
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Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy
Instructor: Adam Frank
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Students will be able to summarize foundational principles related to the life of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe.
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Reviewed on Feb 24, 2016
Great course. Awesome Prof. Easy to understand and get into even if you don't have a science background. Can't wait to learn more!
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I like this course very much. Special about this course was the Mr. Adam Frank, his skills of teaching are one of the best in the world. Thank you for this.
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Reviewed on Aug 7, 2017
Outstanding. Nuanced, yet accessible. Love the professor's infectious passion about the subject, and also his rather lovely choice of words at times!
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